Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars knocked out by St. Louis Blues 6-1 in Game 7

By STEPHEN HAWKINS

The Associated Press
Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff argues a call during action against the St. Louis Blues during Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff argues a call during action against the St. Louis Blues during Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Steve Nurenberg TNS
DALLAS

Robby Fabbri, Paul Stastny and Troy Brouwer each scored a goal and had two assists, and the St. Louis Blues dominated the Dallas Stars to advance to their first Western Conference Finals since 2001 with a 6-1 victory in Game 7 of their series Wednesday night.

The Blues, in the playoffs for the 40th time and still in search of their first Stanley Cup, will have home-ice advantage in the Western Conference finals against Nashville or San Jose – and for the Stanley Cup as well if they advance. The Predators and Sharks play the deciding Game 7 on Thursday night.

David Backes, their captain, and Patrik Berglund also had goals for the Blues, who won their third road game in this series. Vladimir Tarasenko added an empty-netter with 4:40 left.

Patrick Eaves had the lone goal for Dallas.

This story was originally published May 11, 2016 at 10:06 PM with the headline "Dallas Stars knocked out by St. Louis Blues 6-1 in Game 7."

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